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Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Columbia.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $280 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $337 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 47% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $537, a difference of $239. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 9:53 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 7:18 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia takes 1h 38m, covering 401 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,209. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 45m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia range from $273 to $452, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $273 counts as a good deal.